Kickstarter

Good news everyone!

I have launched a new project that will serve as the start of series of smaller, themed drawings. This first piece, "Just the Favorites," will be made up ONLY of characters suggested by backers. I've started with six of my favorites and will add your requests on a first-come-first-serve basis.

I'm excited to be able to offer prints of the new piece for just $15 - so come check it out and consider getting on board.

Thanks for your support.

Ray

Hi there!

Times are big in the art adventure that is my life. 

On monday I fly to San Diego for my fourth year of Comic-Con! This year I am taking the *literally: hot-off-the-press* giant size Color-Me prints of the Characternity. It feels like a major moment. I'll be setting up on the sidewalk and coloring in one of the prints over the course of the week. 

You can see a rad zoomit page of the entire piece at http://raysumser.com/character. 

I am really pleased with how this piece came off. Every character suggestion  I have received to date (including everyone from the Comicosm and Cartoonuum) is present and accounted for. Go look!

So happy and grateful to you all. Expect an update from the road...

Ray

PS - July 25th I am moving to New York's East Village. Wish me luck back East!

Hey there beloved Backers!

I am working on my newest drawing, the Characternity. The goal is to create an even more detailed illustration of the [Complete Cartoon Universe!] By the end of the day I will have gone through the entirety of my database of 2,934 character images (including repeats and group shots). This is the same collection you helped me construct for the Cartoonuum, last year. I'm happy to say all your character requests are included again - and in sharper distinction this time around.

I am writing to request more suggestions.

I am rapidly approaching the edges of the drawing and want to be as inclusive as possible. Please respond to this update or post on my facebook wall at facebook.com/raysumserart . I will try to respond to every request with an image of your character in the new piece...

I want to thank you all once more - having this project funded was an unbelievable boon to my career and hleped to make 2012 the best year of my artistic life so far. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Ray Sumser

Here are the remaining drawings and the complete YOUniverse... for now.

If you haven't seen a picture of yourself yet, let me know - 

I'm excited to add to this picture over time and am so grateful for all of your support during the Characternity campaign. I am deep in preparation for my June 7th Solo Show and hope to see any and all of you at the opening. Thanks again!

Ray